This Sheet-Pan Cumin Chicken Thighs With Squash, Fennel, and Grapes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 425 °F. Mix brown sugar, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Toss squash, fennel, and grapes with oil and half of spice mixture on rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
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Rub chicken thighs with remaining spice mixture and arrange, skin side up, on top of fruit and vegetables. Roast until skin is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken registers 165 °F, about 35 minutes; if chicken skin or vegetables start to burn, move pan to a lower rack to finish cooking.
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Divide chicken, fruit, and vegetables among 4 plates and top with mint.
Why this Sheet-Pan Cumin Chicken Thighs With Squash, Fennel, and Grapes works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Sheet-Pan Cumin Chicken Thighs With Squash, Fennel, and Grapes that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sheet-Pan Cumin Chicken Thighs With Squash, Fennel, and Grapes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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